Lee Johnson’s men have advanced in the Papa John’s Trophy group stages, have won three times in the Carabao Cup and have only lost twice in League One so far.
That’s after Sunderland concluded a flurry of new signings and contract renewals during the summer.
But what is the situation regarding each squad member's contract?
Here, we take a look at the transfer and contract situation regarding each member of Johnson’s squad using data from Transfermarkt:
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But what is the situation regarding each squad member's contract?
9. Aiden O'Brien
O'Brien will see his present deal at the Stadium of Light run out on June 30, 2022.
Photo: FRANK REID 2021
10. Tom Flanagan
Flanagan will see his present deal at the Stadium of Light run out on June 30, 2022.
Photo: FRANK REID 2021
11. Benji Kimpioka
Kimpioka will see his present deal at the Stadium of Light run out on June 30, 2022.
Photo: FRANK REID 2019
12. Callum Doyle
The on-loan Manchester City defender will return to his parent club this summer.
Photo: FRANK REID 2020